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King set to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph
The King will lay the first wreath as about 10,000 veterans march past and senior royals and politicians join the ceremony.
Today, The King leads the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, observing a two-minute silence to honor those who died in military conflict.
Around 10,000 veterans are participating in the Royal British Legion's annual parade, which features delegations from more than 300 military and civilian groups spanning generations.
Annie Duplock, a 103-year-old Women's Land Army veteran, marches for the first time, while 43-year-old former RAF driver Steve Hooper joins the Invictus Games Alumni contingent.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said, "I'm incredibly proud to be honouring those whose sacrifice continues to protect our way of life to this day," offering personal thanks to the Armed Forces.
Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasized that "This Remembrance Sunday, we come together to reflect and honour the sacrifices that our Armed Forces made all those years ago," underscoring enduring service.